UMC's proposed budget will be the smallest in 40 years due to mass exodus of churches
The United Methodist Church may soon approve the lowest budget for the mainline Protestant denomination in four decades due to the thousands of congregations that disaffiliated over the past couple of years. @ChristianPost_com
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Mitch McConnell to step down as top Senate Republican, quotes Ecclesiastes
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says he will step down from his post as the upper chamber's top Republican at the end of the year, quoting from the Old Testament book Ecclesiastes in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday. @ChristianPost_com
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Embracing the command of Christ, I seek to love others as He has loved me—a love that knows no bounds

'Critical threat' Record share of Americans raising concerns about mass illegal immigration
The majority of Americans view illegal immigration as a "critical threat" to the United States, a record share, according to a new Gallup survey released this week. The plurality of Americans say that they believe illegal immigration is the most important problem facing the country. @ChristianPost_com
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IRS urged to strip megachurch's tax-exemption after Pastor Jack Hibbs endorses Steve Garvey
An atheist group is calling on the Internal Revenue Service to remove the tax-exempt status of a prominent megachurch after video footage surfaced of its pastor endorsing a Republican candidate for the United States Senate from the pulpit. @ChristianPost_com
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Looking forward to the day He comes again, I find motivation to live faithfully in His love.

Two-thirds of Americans believe US is on wrong track when it comes to free speech poll
A majority of Americans believe the United States is headed "in the wrong direction" on the issue of free speech even as a sizable portion would be in favor of censoring viewpoints they find offensive, a new study suggests.  @ChristianPost_com
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Dusty Deevers to nominate Tennessee Pastor Jared Moore for SBC President       
Pastor and outspoken Oklahoma state Sen. Dusty Deevers says he plans to nominate Tennessee Pastor Jared Moore for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States. @ChristianPost_com
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Jeff Iorg to be nominated for SBC Executive Committee presidency   
Jeff Iorg has been nominated to become the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee and could be approved for the position later this month. @ChristianPost_com
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In my weaknesses, His power is revealed, transforming ordinary moments into a display of His extraordinary love.

Christian groups bring relief as firefighters battle largest wildfire in Texas’ history
Wildfires have ravaged Texas, claiming at least two lives and forcing evacuations as the Smokehouse Creek Fire becomes the state’s largest recorded blaze. Amid this devastation, Christian organizations, including Convoy of Hope, Texas Baptist Men and Operation Blessing, have mobilized, offering crucial support to affected communities. @ChristianPost_com
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In a world chasing after perishable dreams, I choose to pursue the unchanging truths of the Word and the timeless love exemplified by Jesus Christ

John MacArthur denounces Christian nationalism as 'faulty viewpoint' linked to postmillennialism
Pastor John MacArthur denounced Christian nationalism insofar as it is defined as an attempt to usher in the kingdom of God on Earth through political means. @ChristianPost_com
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Tensions in Manipur remain high as bomb blast kills 1, wounds others 10 months after violence began
Violence has continued to ravage Manipur, a northeastern state of India, for 10 months, with the latest incident being a bomb explosion on Friday that claimed one life and left two others injured. The ongoing turmoil, which has made life difficult for the state’s 3.6 million people, has raised serious concerns over the efficacy of both the state and central governments in maintaining peace and order. @ChristianPost_com
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In the face of adversity, I stand firm on the solid ground of Isaiah 41:13, finding strength, comfort, and security in His eternal promises

US Senate resolution hailed for cracking down on religious freedom violators
The U.S. Senate has taken a significant step forward in the global fight for religious freedom with the introduction of a resolution calling for the U.S. government to use all diplomatic and sanctions tools at its disposal to address and penalize violators of religious freedom internationally. @ChristianPost_com
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Supreme Court rules unanimously Trump can’t be taken off Colorado ballot
The United States Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Colorado cannot remove former President Donald Trump from the state ballot, arguing that the state overstepped its authority when doing so. @ChristianPost_com
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Over $100M set aside by Church of England for slavery reparations 'not enough,' urged to give $1.3B
The Church of England said it has accepted a recent report that calls on it to establish a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) fund in response to its historical ties to the Atlantic slave trade. @ChristianPost_com
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Biden can’t force Christian doctors to perform trans surgeries court
A federal court has ruled that Christian healthcare workers cannot be forced to perform elective, body-disfiguring surgeries for individuals who identify as trans despite a mandate from the Biden administration. @ChristianPost_com
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Choosing humility over pride, I discover eternal blessings

Trump, Biden win most Super Tuesday contests as Haley secures an upset
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the overwhelming majority of their respective Super Tuesday presidential primaries as former South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley and a little-known Democratic candidate secured one victory each.  @ChristianPost_com
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